Mapei greys

[Old Mod]

They all look great. Do you know which colour you used in the first 2 photos?

I've been trying to think back all morning actually, and I can't I'm afraid.
All I can say is that I usually try to get what used to be known as just a basic grey grout. Seems they don't just call it grey grout anymore haha all got fancy names.
If u take a look at Geoffs Mapei colour sticks above they would most resemble 113-114 but I'd be swaying more towards 114
sorry, not a massive help I know.

 

[Ubudlulu]

I've been trying to think back all morning actually, and I can't I'm afraid.
All I can say is that I usually try to get what used to be known as just a basic grey grout. Seems they don't just call it grey grout anymore haha all got fancy names.
If u take a look at Geoffs Mapei colour sticks above they would most resemble 113-114 but I'd be swaying more towards 114
sorry, not a massive help I know.

I know, there are about 5 different shades...too much choice! I am trying to create the effect in the picture below. I can't decide between 113 or 114. When i zoom in on the picture it definitely looks lie they've used quite a dark grout. I prefer 144 but don't want it to look to busy or too black. I think the 113 is too safe though and not dramatic enough. What would you use? I've also included a pic of our

unfinished bathroom.

 

[Old Mod]

I am trying to create the effect in the picture below. I can't decide between 113 or 114. I prefer 144 but don't want it to look to busy or too black. I think the 113 is too safe though and not dramatic enough.

In that case if u were my customer I would make up a board and tile it with off cuts, then get 113&114, and I would divide it into 5 sections.
Then start with grouting
1st section with 113,
2nd with 114,
3rd 50/50 113-114,
4th 75% 113 + 25% 114 and finally section
5 25% 113 & 75% 114
and see what u'd like

 

[Ubudlulu]

In that case if u were my customer I would make up a board and tile it with off cuts, then get 113&114, and I would divide it into 5 sections.
Then start with grouting
1st section with 113,
2nd with 114,
3rd 50/50 113-114,
4th 75% 113 + 25% 114 and finally section
5 25% 113 & 75% 114
and see what u'd like

I've thought about doing that but it's an expensive way of doing it! Where are you based? We might need a new tiler.

 

[Old Mod]

I don't know is the cost of getting it right better than not liking the end result?
U can get 2.5kg Mapei grout bags. Buy the two small ones and then hopefully u'll find a lend u like.
I'm currently working in Chelsea.

 

[Dan]

I thought grey was grey and that was it. Light grey and dark grey at a push.

 

[Old Mod]

I thought grey was grey and that was it. Light grey and dark grey at a push.

If only it were that simple again Dan, all too often now I have to come up with grout blends to give a client the effect they're after.
I think Ardex's Silver Shimmer and Dove Grey was the last blend I had to use! And there not a lot of difference between them to be honest, but client is king!

 

[Dan]

Christ, I'd only show them one. Mrs Jones, this is grey, this is white, this is charcoal. There's an ivory that's more of a cream you don't want that one. Which one would you like?

 

[Old Mod]

Christ, I'd only show them one. Mrs Jones, this is grey, this is white, this is charcoal. There's an ivory that's more of a cream you don't want that one. Which one would you like?

Oh don't get me wrong haha if I get half a chance, it's a simple colour
all day long!
Just when dealing with a percentage of clients you know it won't be that easy!
Mainly because I think clients in certain circles are simply more informed than others.
Especially if they happen to come within ear shot of an 'interior designer' but I must use that phrase very loosely haha cos everyone is a designer nowadays!
But it all adds to the challenge, and I rise to that each and every time, and that's what keeps me in demand.
Well that's what I tell myself and every new potential client! Haha

 

[Spare Tool]

Made a mistake a few years ago by choosing someone's grout colour for them I went with mapie brown on there brown bathroom floor tiles, a few days later customer rang me up and says I'm just sitting on the loo and I don't like this grout you picked I want it changing, so that was an afternoon down the pan raking it out and regrouting, lesson learnt..

Just finished this kitchen today and customer actually asked for cream grout, which in the Webber is Jasmin, none in stock so went with limestone, customer never noticed, was very pleased and gave a nice tip..

 

[andyb1]

I never choose a colour for the customer as above, I always let them choose, I have the tilemaster grout colour chart just show them that.

 

[Dan]

I never choose a colour for the customer as above, I always let them choose, I have the tilemaster grout colour chart just show them that.

^^^ very wise man lol

 

[Ubudlulu]

I don't know is the cost of getting it right better than not liking the end result?
U can get 2.5kg Mapei grout bags. Buy the two small ones and then hopefully u'll find a lend u like.
I'm currently working in Chelsea.

Is there a way to private mesage on here? I'd be interested in getting a quote?

 

[Dan]

Is there a way to private mesage on here? I'd be interested in getting a quote?

A quote for what mate?

 

[Old Mod]

I think u'll find that 'mate' is a laaaady! Hehe